AiGERM: A logic programming front end for GERM

AiGerm (Artificially Intelligent Graphical Entity Relation Modeler) is a relational data base query and programming language front end for MCC (Mission Control Center)/STP's (Space Test Program) Germ (Graphical Entity Relational Modeling) system. It is intended as an add-on component of the Germ system to be used for navigating very large networks of information. It can also function as an expert system shell for prototyping knowledge-based systems. AiGerm provides an interface between the programming language and Germ

Preparations & Properties of Ferricinium Polyiodides

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The Strategy of Imitating Traditions and Customs in Contemporary Architextile

تعد الثقافة احد المؤثرات على نتاجات العمارة، فمن الشائع أن نقول ان العمارة هي مرآة للثقافة، كما ان اللغة والايماءات والنتاجات الفكرية تتأثر بالثقافة، فالعادات والتقاليد والاعراف لمجتمع معين تلعب دور مهم في بعض نتاجات العمارة، وهذه الجوانب الخفية من النتاجات المادية تخضع لتقاليد واعراف المجتمع الذي يتواجد فيه، ومثال على هذه النتاجات كانت "عمارة النسج"Architextile" التي شكلت جانب مهم من النتاج الحضاري الاول للإنسان ومنذ تكوينه لاؤلى المجتمعات البشرية، إذ هاجن الانسان بين تقاليد واعراف المجتمعات التي ينتمي اليها ومنتجه الابداعي وبدى ذلك جلياً في العمارة، يناقش البحث موضوع "استراتيجيات محاكاة التقاليد والاعراف" الذي برز في نتاجات معمارية مميزة للإنسان وعلى مر العصور، حيث تطرقت الكثير من الدراسات الى هذا النتاج لكن من جوانب متعددة و لم يُسلط الضوء على استراتيجية محاكاة الاعراف والتقاليد للمجتمعات التي تواجد فيها النتاج، ومن هنا برزت المشكلة البحثية "عدم شمولية الدراسات السابقة لدور استراتيجية محاكاة التقاليد والاعراف في تحقيق الابعاد الجمالية والوظيفية والادائية لعمارة النسج المعاصرة"، ومن ظهور المشكلة تم تحديد هدف البحث، واستناداً للدراسات السابقة (الادبية والتاريخية والمعمارية) تم "بناء اطار نظري شامل يوضح استراتيجية محاكاة التقاليد والاعراف ودورها في تحقيق الابعاد الجمالية والوظيفية والادائية لعمارة النسج المعاصرة"، وبلورة المفردات الرئيسة والثانوية وتطبيقها على المشاريع المنتخبة للدراسة العملية، ثم طرح وتحليل النتائج والاستنتاجات النهائية.Culture is one of the influences on the products of architecture. It is common to say that architecture is a mirror of culture, Language, gestures and intellectual products are influenced by culture, The customs, traditions of a given society play an important role in some products architecture, These hidden aspects of physical products are subject to the traditions and customs of the society in which they exist, An example of these products was the "Architextile", which constituted an important aspect of the human civilization's first production and since its creation to the human societies, as the human intertwined between the traditions and customs of the societies to which he belong and the product of his creations and is evident in architecture, The research discusses the subject of imitation strategies of traditions and customs", which has emerged in the distinctive architectural products of man and throughout the ages, Where many studies have touched on this output, but from many aspects, and did not shed light on the strategy of imitating the customs and traditions of the communities in which the production is located, Hence, the research problem emerged "the lack of comprehensiveness of previous studies of the role of the strategy of imitating traditions and customs in achieving the aesthetic, functional and performance dimensions of contemporary architextile, From the emergence of the research problem, the objective of the research was determined. Based on the previous studies (literary, historical and architectural), "a comprehensive theoretical framework was developed that illustrates the strategy of imitating traditions and customs and their role in achieving the aesthetic, functional and performance dimensions of contemporary architextile," The development of the main and secondary vocabulary, Then subtract and analyze the final findings and conclusions

Co-Production of Cellulase and Xylanase Enzymes By Thermophilic Bacillus subtilis 276NS

Co-production of thermostable extracellular cellulase and xylanase was investigated using bacterial soil isolate. To evaluate the effect of culture conditions on the c-oproduction of both enzymes by Bacillus subtilis 276NS (GenBank accession number JF801740), a Plackett-Burman fractional factorial design was applied. Among the tested variables, yeast extract, sucrose and incubation time were the most significant variables increased cellulase and xylanase productions. Both of xylan and CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) induced the xylanse enzyme production. A near-optimum medium formulation was obtained which increased the cellulase and xylanase enzymes 5.7- and 1.08 –fold higher than the yield obtained with the basal medium, respectively. Thereafter, the response surface methodology was adopted to acquire the best process conditions among the selected variables (xylan, CMC and Yeast Extract (YE)) required for improving xylanase yield. The optimal combinations of the major medium constituents for xylanase production evaluated using non-linear optimization algorithm of EXCEL-solver, was as follows (g/L): D-sucrose, 10; xylan, 10.367, CMC, 10.535; (NH4)2SO4, 1.0; YE, 1.71; Tween-80, 0.4 and FeSO4, 0.25 mg/L, at pH 8.0, temperature 35◦C and incubation time 24h under shaking. The predicted optimum thermostable xylanase activity was 360 U/ml, which was around 4-times the activity with the basal medium

QUERCETIN AND ELLAGIC ACID IN GASTRIC ULCER PREVENTION: AN INTEGRATED SCHEME OF THE POTENTIAL MECHANISMS OF ACTION FROM IN VIVO STUDY

  Objective: The present study was initiated to describe the gastroprotective role of quercetin (Qu) and ellagic acid (EA) on aspirin-induced gastric ulcer (GU) in rats.Methods: Forty adult female albino rats of Wistar strain were distributed into: Control group, GU group, Omeprazole group, Qu group, and EA group. Gross examination, biochemical analyses including serum adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), serotonin (ST), ferritin, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), interleukin-2 (IL-2), advanced glycosylation end products (AGEs), and fibronectin (FN) levels were estimated. Moreover, histopathological and histochemical examinations of stomach tissue samples were carried out.Results: Gross examination of gastric mucosa of rats in GU group revealed hyperemia of the stomach mucosa. Furthermore, rats in GU group experienced a significant rise in serum ACTH, ferritin, HO-1, IL-2 and AGEs levels accompanied with significant drop in serum ST and FN levels versus control counterparts. Pre-treatment of GU group with Omeprazole, Qu or EA caused marked improvement in the measured biochemical parameters. Histopathological and histochemical examinations of stomach tissue samples documented the protective action of Omeprazole, Qu and EA with different degrees against GU caused by aspirin.Conclusion: As a conclusion to this study, we can state that both Qu and EA have gastroprotective effect against aspirin-induced GU in rat model. Of note, Qu showed superior impact than EA as an antiulcer agent in this study. The corresponding mechanisms are speculated to be associated with inhibiting stress-induced gastric lesion, attenuating the oxidative stress, iron chelation and blunting ferritin level, modulating inflammatory cascade, and promoting the healing process

Nerium oleander L. as a Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in Diyala Governorate – Iraq

The study samples were collected during the months of April and May 2022, samples were collected from different regions in Diyala Governorate – Iraq. The study aimed to assess the role of oleander plant in the phytoremediation  of heavy metals (lead , cadmium , arsenic and selenium)  within Diyala Governorate by estimating their concentration in the leaves of the plant and the soil on which it grows as well as calculating the bioaccumulation factor (BAF). Al-Muqdadiyah Industrial area was one of the most polluted areas with lead,  the highest concentration of lead appeared in the leaves of the oleander plant grown in this area, as well as the soil on which it grows (2.452 and 0.904 ) ppm respectively. The highest concentration of cadmium was recorded for oleander leaves in the old city of Baqubah (2.208ppm), while the highest concentration appeared in the soil on which it grows in the Al-Muqdadiyah Industrial area (0.363ppm). The Al-Muqdadiya industrial area also recorded the highest concentration of arsenic in the leaves of the oleander plant ( 0.559 ppm) ,but the highest concentration in the soil on which it grows was in the central city of Al-Muqdadiyah (0.218ppm) , followed by the industrial city off Al-Muqdadiyah.( 0.132ppm) . The highest concentration of selenium appeared in the industrial city of Al-Muqdadiya in both the leaves of the oleander plant and the soil on which it grows (0.441 and 0.104) ppm. The value of the bioaccumulation factor (BAF) shows the efficiency of the oleander plant in the phytoremediation of cadmium, followed by lead, arsenic and selenium in varying proportions. Keywords : Phytoremediation , Neium oleander , Heavy metals DOI: 10.7176/JEES/12-9-04 Publication date:September 30th 202

Integration of Adolescent Health Needs Into Primary Health Care Services: Designing Care Model

Integration of the health needs of all adolescent into primary health services will package all services together which leads to better health overall. Aims: toconduct a situational analysis of adolescent health needs in Assiut governorate, assess the primary health care facilities anddevelop a design model to integrate adolescent health needs into primary health care settings and assess its effectiveness. Methodology: cross-sectional and quasi-experimental design was used.Sample size was 350 adolescents (175 study and 175 control group) attending two health facilities (urban and rural)which were selected randomly. Three questionnaires were used. Firstly, pre and posttest interview structured questionnaire was used which developed according to evidence –based questionnaires. Secondly, Health care providers’ questionnaire asked question in the same modules of adolescent’s questionnaire. Last one, questionnaireto assess PHC services’ quality as perceived by adolescents. Results: One third of adolescents had moderate level of anxiety. Half of them were suffering from various level of depression. About two thirds of them hadn’t stress.Violence attitude is lower in studied group. The knowledge scores of all modules (mental, reproductive, Nutritional health, smoking / addiction, accidents and violence)  were significantly better among adolescents in studied group than control group. The majority of health providers had high level of knowledge.There are high levels of satisfaction among adolescents of most PHC services. Conclusion: Adolescents' knowledge, habits and beliefs were mostly inadequate as regards all modules. After implementation of the program remarkable improvement were achieved in adolescents’ knowledge and practice. Keywords: Adolescent Health , Primary Services, Designing Care Mode

Impact of Nutrition Education Program Based on Nutritional Assessment of Adolescent in Assiut -Egypt

Background: Adolescence is a stage of rapid changing, adequate nutrition is vital for achieving full growth probable, and any disturbance will occur in this stage may lead to various health problems. Aims: to assess the nutritional status and food habits among adolescents and evaluate the impact of the educational program in primary health care sittings. Methodology: quasi-experimental research design was used. Sample size was 350 adolescents (175 intervention group and 175 control group) attending two health facilities (urban and rural) which were selected randomly. Pre and posttest (immediate and late) interview structured questionnaire was used which included socio-demographic data, anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin level, questions regarding knowledge about nutrition and food habits. Results: more than two fifths (44.4%) of the sample was anemic. The mean body mass index was 21.09±4.6. Obesity was significantly more prevalent in female (13.4%) than male (3.4%).The knowledge scores of nutritional health was significantly better among adolescents in studied group than control group (p value= 0.00). Also their eating and consumption habits had a slightly improvement. Conclusion: After implementation of the program the Adolescents' knowledge and habits had a remarkable improvement. Keywords: Adolescent, nutrition, eating habits DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/58-0

Investigation the Coating of Hydroxyapatite on Titanium Substrate by Pulse Laser Deposition

بحثت هذه الدراسة وأعدت طلاء مركب للمزروعات الجراحية باستخدام المواد السيراميكيه النشطه بايولوجيا (bioactive) مثل الهيدروكسيابتايت كطلاءات للمزروعات المعدنيه التي تشجع النمو الطبيعي للعظام عند نقاط التماس بينها وبين العظم الحي. ان الهيدروكسيابتايت (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2)) او فوسفات الكالسيوم يستخدم كطلاء للمعادن بسبب توافقيته الحياتيه الممتازه كما انه ذو هيكل مشابه للانسجه الصلبه في جسم الانسان. إن تطبيق الطلاء HA على ركائز التيتانيوم أنتجت باستخدام تقنية الترسيب بالليزر النبضي (Pulsed Laser Deposition). في هذا البحث استخدم (HA) كهدف ((Target تم كبسه عند ضغط (150MPa) مع حجم حبيبي مقداره 2.745 µm)) واستخدامه في عملية الطلاء بواسطة تقنية(PLD). أجريت عدة اختبارات لتوصيف طبقة الطلاء مثل XRD وSEM وAFM وEDX لتحديد كمية كلا من الكالسيوم (Ca) والفسفور (P) في طبقة الطلاء. وبعدها تم اختبار الصلاده وخشونة السطح لطبقه الطلاء HA)). تم اجراء اختبار التآكل باستخدام طريقة استكمال منحني تافل في محلول Hank's solution لكل النماذج المطليه وغير المطليه، حيث حصلنا في هذا الاختبار على تحسن كبير في مقاومة التآكل للعينات المطليه عند عدد نبضات 4000 نبضة بمقدار 99.88%.This study investigated and prepared a coating for surgical implants by using hydroxyapatite (HA) empowers characteristic bone that developed at a medium for prosthetic the parts of human body. HA is the generally manufactured from both Calcium (Ca) and Phosphate (P) to produce (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2) that used as a base material for covering mineral embeds because of its incredible biocompatibility and comparable the synthesis and structure to sclerous tissues of the human body. HA, coatings on titanium substrates have been produced by Pulses laser deposition (PLD) techniques. HA used in this search pressed at pressure (150MPa) with particle size (2.745 µm) and used as a target in coating by (PLD) techniques. Surface characterization studies of the coatings such as XRD, SEM, AFM and EDX to detect the amount of (Ca) and (P) in coating layer were carried out. Then test the micro-hardness, surface roughness for HA coating .Corrosion behavior for uncoated and coated samples with various number of pulses in Hank’s solution by using OCP and the potentially static polarization test were achieved also, , in this test we obtained a greatly improved in corrosion resistance of the samples B1 after coating by 99.88%